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☕ 7 candidates for the IOC chair, 2 podcasts, 22 job offers, etc.

☕ 7 candidates for the IOC chair, 2 podcasts, 22 job offers, etc.

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Olivier Spaeth
September 17, 2024

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IOC Headquarter in Lausanne, Switzerland

Seven candidates announced for IOC presidency

The race to succeed Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee (IOC) president is heating up. Seven candidates have thrown their hats in the ring, each bringing a unique blend of experience and vision to the table.

Among the frontrunners is Lord Sebastian Coe, a two-time Olympic champion and former president of World Athletics. Coe, who has been instrumental in shaping the modern Olympic movement, has emphasized the need for greater investment in sport and a laser-like focus on the core mission of the IOC.

Kirsty Coventry, a Zimbabwean swimming legend, is making history as the first African and female candidate for the presidency. Her experience as an athlete representative on the IOC and her commitment to developing sports in her home country make her a formidable contender.

Other notable candidates include:

Prince Feisal al Hussein of Jordan, a former athlete and advocate for peace through sport.
Johan Eliasch of Sweden, a prominent figure in the winter sports industry.
David Lappartient of France, president of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr. of Spain, a member of the IOC executive board and son of the former IOC president.
Morinari Watanabe of Japan, president of the International Gymnastics Federation.

The election for the new IOC president will take place in March 2025, with the winner taking office in June of that year. As the candidates present their visions for the future of the Olympics, the sporting world eagerly awaits the outcome of this historic race.

Read on ioc, bbc

Quick Takes

Football / US Football

Philadelphia Eagles right behind Kansas City Chiefs in merchandise demand, study shows - philadelphia biz journal 💰

Basketball

EuroLeague introduces ground-breaking Financial Fair Play Regulations - euroleague

Green light for Basketball Ireland’s arena project - the stadium business

Baseball

MLBPA files NIL suit against DraftKings, FanDuel, other sports betting companies - deadspin

Soccer / Football

‘Football clubs must set sustainability tone’ - coliseum

Manchester City’s ‘Sports Trial of the Century’ Begins in London - front office sports

Why Jay-Z could play part in Everton takeover under John Textor - liverpool echo

New Hearts investor revealed with a £10m deal in the pipeline at Tynecastle - edinburgh news

Luton Town submits plans for new ground - bbc

Sponsorships

Carolina Hurricanes ink ‘US$60m’ Lenovo arena naming rights deal - sports pro media

Zwift Is Sticking with the TdF Femmes—and the Future of Women’s Cycling Is in Good Hands - bicycling

Media

Is Venu Dead? Disney Still Pushing Forward With Appeal of Injunction - front office sports

Eurovision Sport to spotlight women's football - ebu

Long format

Jack Withinshaw, Chief Commercial Officer at Alauda Aeronautics and CCO and Co-Founder of Airspeeder, is the guest of Andy Marston for Sports Pundit Podcast.

Listen on apple podcast, spotify

Hannah Warren, Head of Marketing at Netball Australia, is the guest of Sean Callanan for Sports Geek Podcast

Listen on sports geek, apple podcast, spotify